This privacy policy sets out how myVirtualFlights.com uses and protects any information that you give myVirtualFlights.com when you use this website.
OUR COMMITMENT
myVirtualFlights.com is committed to ensuring
that your privacy is protected. Should we ask you to provide certain information
by which you can be identified when using this website, then you can be assured
that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement.
CHANGES IN POLICY
myVirtualFlights.com may change this policy from
time to time by updating this page. You should check this page from time to time
to ensure that you are happy with any changes. This policy is effective from 1st
July 2009.
WHAT WE COLLECT
The following are some of the mandatory
information we collect:
a. Name
b. Gender
c. Date of Birth
d. Country of Origin
e. Contact information including email address
The following are some of the information which
is collected at the user’s discretion:
a. Demographic information such as postcode, preferences and interests
b. Personal Likes
c. User Status
WHAT WE DO WITH THE
INFORMATION WE GATHER
We require this information for the normal
functionality of the game and provide you with a better gaming experience, and
in particular for the following reasons:
a. For core operations of the game.
b. Internal record keeping.
c. We may use the information to improve our products and services.
d. We may periodically send promotional email about enhancements to the game,
new products, special offers or other information which we think you may find
interesting using the email address which you have provided. You have the right
to opt-out of such communication.
e. From time to time, we may also use your information to contact you for market
research purposes. We may contact you by email, phone, fax or mail. We may use
the information to customise the website according to your interests.
SECURITY
We are committed to ensuring that your
information is secure. In order to prevent unauthorised access or disclosure we
have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to
safeguard and secure the information we collect online. In our opinion, we have
taken measures to ensure that information present on our web servers is
reasonably protected. In the unforeseen and unfortunate event that our web
servers have been accessed by unscrupulous users or hackers, it shall be
regrettable situation but at no additional expense to us.
HOW WE USE COOKIES
A cookie is a small file which asks permission
to be placed on your computer's hard drive. Once you agree and login to our
website, the file is added and the cookie helps to retain frequently used data
for the functionality of the game. Cookies allow myVirtualFlights.com to operate
its web services more efficiently by accessing information stored in the cookie
rather than interacting with the web server each time. The cookie is active for the time you are logged
on to our services. Thereafter, it is deleted when you close the browser.
The only exception is when the user uses the “REMEMBER BE” option when logging in. If this option is selected, the cookie continues to hold only the login username and password, for a period of upto 30 days.
Overall, cookies help us provide you with a better website, by making the website function much more efficiently. A cookie in no way gives us access to your computer or any information about you, other than the data that is minimally required for operation of this website. You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. However, this will prevent you from using our website.
LINKS TO OTHER WEBSITES
Our website may contain links to other websites
of interest. However, once you have used these links to leave our site, you
should note that we do not have any control over that other website. Therefore,
we cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which
you provide whilst visiting such sites and such sites are not governed by this
privacy statement. You should exercise caution and look at the privacy statement
applicable to the website in question.
CONTROLLING YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
You may choose to restrict the collection or use
of your personal information in the following ways:
a. Masking original information and providing
alternative inputs.
b. if you have previously agreed to us using your personal information for
direct marketing purposes, you may change your mind at any time by updating your
preferences online through the website or emailing us at
team@myvirtualflights.com.
We will not sell, distribute or lease your personal information to third parties unless we have your permission or are required by law to do so. We may use your personal information to send you promotional information about third parties which we think you may find interesting if you tell us that you wish this to happen.
REQUESTING FOR DETAILS OF
YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
You may request details of personal information
which we hold about you under the Data Protection Act 1998. A small fee will be
payable. If you would like a copy of the information held on you please write to
team@myvirtualflights.com.
CORRECTION OF ERRORS IN
PERSONAL INFORMATION
If you believe that any information we are holding on you is
incorrect or incomplete, please update the information online through our
website. It will be your responsibility to ensure that we hold up-to-date
information about yourself.